I am...........

In response to the tag by Tracy on her blog:

I care... about my family.
I always... order a tall nonfat, 2 pump, no whip mocha.
I worry... constantly (just ask Paul!)
I remember... not a lot. I think I have early onset alzheimers!
I believe... that my kids are the most amazing kids in the world- doesn't every parent?
I dance... in front of my mirror to hip hop every chance I get.
I sing... in the car, with a smile on my face, especially at my "part" :-)
I don't always... floss. And I always get in trouble with my dentist.
I argue... never. Have a "discussion"? All the time!
I write... a kind of hybrid print/cursive.
I lose.. my sunglasses and cell phone.
I wish... my cleaning lady was still coming.
I listen... to my children's conversations- a riot!
I don’t understand… scrapbooking. But I am trying!
I can usually be found... picking up after my kids.
I am scared... of my scale :-)
I need... a bit of time to myself everyday.
I am happy.... when Paul and the kids are happy.
I tag...Rachel and Katie.

Happy 5th Birthday Lauren!

For Lauren's 5th birthday, we did something a little different this year. She had one of her first Girls Night Out! We took the girls to get a makeover at Libby Lu and then went out to dinner. Then we went home to enjoy a Hello Kitty birthday cake with Daddy, Josh, Olivia and Auntie Tracy. We all had a great time and Lauren got some awesome presents! Grandma Pam gave her an Easy Bake Oven, Grandpa got her cute clothes from Disneyland, Auntie Tracy gave her a Hello Kitty pillow bag and blanket, and her girlfriends gave her a tea set, rain boots, puppy with carrier, and a darling twinner outfit to name a few!





Right now Lauren is so anxious to learn about the world around her. She is constantly asking for explanations about why things happen the way they do. She has also really blossomed this year in her Pre-K class. She loves asking how to spell things with her new knowledge of all the letters in the alphabet. She also refers to herself as an "artist" and creates something beautiful every day. She loves to cook and BEGS to help Mom in the kitchen. If Mom is not making a meal at the moment, she creates her own "recipe". Usually, it comprises of easily accessible things in the kitchen like water, bread, butter and salt and pepper :-) She also loves to watch cooking shows and I will catch her doing her own show in her play kitchen, giving instructions as she is "cooking". This year, a new part of her life is a dance class- tap and ballet. She absolutely loves it and is usually grinning from ear to ear the entire time. She is so excited to perform on stage at the spring recital.

We are so grateful to have this sweet little girl in our lives. She such a joyful, happy soul. Her enthusiasm, laugh and smile are gifts that she gives to the rest of us every day. Happy Birthday Lauren- We Love You!